Katalog
| Emitent | South African Republic |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1874 |
| Typ | Coin pattern |
| Hodnota | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Měna | Transvaal Patterns (1874-1890) |
| Složení | Bronze |
| Hmotnost | 9.74 g |
| Průměr | 31.75 mm |
| Tloušťka | 2 mm |
| Tvar | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientace | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | X#Pn2, Hern#T23 |
| Popis líce | Transvaal`s full coat of arms encircled by pearled border, legend around |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Latin |
| Opis líce | ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK |
| Popis rubu | Laurel wreath encircling denomination and date |
| Písmo rubu | Latin |
| Opis rubu | EEN PENNY 1874 MUNTSPROEVE |
| Hrana | Smooth |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
1874 - estimated mintage - 5 |
| ID Numisquare | 7871624760 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: The 1874 1 Penny, issued by the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) under President Thomas François Burgers (1872-1877), marks a critical period in the republic's pursuit of monetary independence. Burgers aimed for a distinct national coinage, commissioning dies from European mints. This "Transvaal Mule" variety underscores the logistical challenges and irregularities of the process, often combining a ZAR reverse die with an existing British obverse. It serves as a tangible artifact of ZAR's nascent sovereignty.
Artistry: Its artistic significance stems from its unique juxtaposition of two design traditions. The obverse typically features a laureate or diademed bust of Queen